Hurray! New Atlanta Beltline section (unofficially) opens to publicJosh GreenMon, 02/23/2026 - 09:52As predicted by Atlanta Beltline officials, a recent spate of seasonably warm temps sent concrete installation into overdrive on one of the most highly anticipated trail sections to date. Beleaguered by rain, freezing temps, and other hurdles, construction on Southside Trail—Segments 4 and 5 has nonetheless reached Glenwood Avenue and an existing multi-use trail to the north, providing patrons a sneak peek and fresh perspectives on the city this past weekend.Where construction fencing barring Southside Trail entry was removed this past weekend. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaLocation of Southside Trail—Segments 4 and 5, totaling 1.2 miles, in relation to the full 22-mile loop. Atlanta Beltline Inc.Beltline officials relayed last week the segment’s planned official opening in March was in jeopardy, blaming temperatures below 40 degrees that make concrete pouring impossible. Certain project elements—including railing work at a key elevated point on the new trail, the winding United Avenue ramp—aren’t expected to be finished until spring. Security cameras and lighting installation also must be complete before the trail is officially open, Beltline officials have said.  The sections in question stretch 1.2 miles from Glenwood Avenue down to Boulevard. The two Southside Trail segments are all that stand in the way of a contiguous Beltline corridor linking southern Buckhead to the doorstep of Zoo Atlanta, a distance of more than seven miles.  Unexpected hurdles involving underground utilities at United Avenue, among other complications, have thwarted the Beltline’s revised goals of having the trail open by summer and fall last year, and then by January this year. An official March opening—the latest announced target—would have meant the Southside Trail in question, which started construction in June 2023, was delayed by roughly a year from initial projections. Once the trail is open, the United Avenue bridge will remain under construction and closed, per officials.The 915 Glenwood apartments, at left, and active concrete ready-mix site Argos USA, at right. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaWest of Boulevard, Beltline officials now expect the last Southside Trail sections to be built (Segments 2 and 3) to see all concrete work finished by April. The full trail will be open and accessible before FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities in June, though some ancillary construction projects will continue, Beltline officials say. When finished, the Southside Trail sections will bridge finished trails that run down the east and west sides of Atlanta, creating a nearly 18-mile J of contiguous mainline Beltline pathways and linking together dozens of neighborhoods. Swing up to the gallery for a quick photo tour of the latest Beltline pieces to (unofficially) debut. **…**Follow us on social media:Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram  • Photos: Newest NE Beltline section lends fresh perspectives on Atlanta(Urbanize Atlanta)TagsBeltlineAtlanta BeltLineAtlanta BeltLine Inc.Westside TrailSouthside TrailWashington ParkGrant ParkOrmewood ParkAstra GroupBoulevard HeightsBeltLine ConstructionSoutheast TrailBoulevardGlenwood AvenueBeltLine DevelopmentSouthside Trail–Segments 4+5Southside Trail—Segments 2+3Glenwood ParkImagesLooking south to the Beltline’s newest concrete Southside Trail segment to be poured along Glenwood Avenue on Sunday. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaWhere construction fencing barring Southside Trail entry was removed this past weekend. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaGap in the northernmost trail segment and future bollard location off Glenwood Avenue. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaThe 915 Glenwood apartments, at left, and active concrete ready-mix site Argos USA, at right. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaPatrons (both two-legged and four) on foot, bike, and scooter dotted the trail Sunday. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaHow multifamily project The Argos at Grant Park fronts the new trail (sans retail) just north of Berne Street. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaHow the Southside Trail passes beneath the Berne Street bridge today. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaLooking north, Tardio Architecture’s well-known short-term rental “glass house” is shown at right, along Berne Street. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaElevated Southside Trail views over Ormewood Avenue, looking west toward Grant Park. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaOrmewood Avenue bridge and its neighbor, a historic circa-1900 railroad bridge, as seen in January. The closed spandrel deck arch bridge was Atlanta’s first piece of infrastructure to be recognized as a designated landmark site in 2021.Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaWhere Side Saddle Wine Saloon and Bar (right) and FiNCA TO FilTER BoHo coffee shop operate today, facing the Beltline in Boulevard Heights. Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaAs seen last month, where the trail currently ends at Boulevard, a key north-south corridor where Complete Streets upgrades are underway.Josh Green/Urbanize AtlantaSubtitlePhoto tour of long-awaited Southside Trail segments between Glenwood Park, BoulevardNeighborhoodBoulevard HeightsBackground ImageImageBefore/After ImagesSponsored PostOff

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